They can survive in cooler climates if brought indoors, but will need a sunny location.

Quick info: Scientific name: cycas rumphii (Queen Sago)

10-15 ft tall 8-12 ft wide, single trunk that will branch

minimum temp 28°F, zones 9-11

full sun, regular water and food, moderate growth

sandy well drained soil of any type

this variety is larger than the King Sago relative

For those who have suffered some freeze damage with brown leaves, don't be in a hurry to count the plant out. It will probably recover if left alone. Look for green in the bud area.

Sago Palm Tree Appearance

Their trunk is rough and their leaves are
a feathery shape but on the picky side. Not as soft as real palms.

Their leaves also grow differently. They have many leaves come out at once all the way around.

They
are similar to the traveler palm in the way they grow from just leaves out of
the ground to having a very thick trunk right off the bat.

It does look a little out of proportion that way.

Our older tree has a big
chunk missing in part of the trunk that has allowed it to rot.

Because of the
nature of the rough diamond shape pattern in its trunk- it is more vulnerable
to insects, pests and then ultimately wood rot as the tree matures.

Sago palms reproduce either with seeds and also have new plants growing out of pockets on the trunk. These are often called pups.

If you don't want new trees starting just keep the "suckers" trimmed down.

Quick info: Scientific name Cycas revoluta (King Sago)

4-8 ft tall, and wide, single trunk that does branch

Minimum temp 15°F zones 8-11

Full sun, drought tolerant, slow growing

sandy well drained soil of any type

great in containers and does well indoors

It is not unusual for a mature sago palm tree to have multiple trunks. It can branch off itself and have multiple heads of leaves on them.

You can tell the males and
females apart rather easily when they are flowering. Both sexes get flowers but they are quite distinct
in appearance.

Female Flower

Male Flower

So many associate it with palm trees that I felt it deserved speaking to you about.

Did you know the sago palm tree has been around since before
the dinosaurs?

A very adaptable tree that has survived for millions of years!

Don't forget every part of this tree is poisonous... If you have pets or small children it's wise to purchase a different type of palm.

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